Ronald E. Dillingham, 80 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born January 27, 1938 in Warrensburg, son of Emory E. and Thelma L. (Ross) Dillingham. He graduated from College High School in Warrensburg. Ron was united in marriage to Ruth Ellen Riley on April 28, 1957 in Sedalia. The couple resided briefly in Wichita, Kansas prior to living in Raytown for nearly twenty years. During the couple's time in Raytown, Ron was employed at Sears. They eventually returned to Warrensburg and Ron farmed. The couple also owned and operated Dillingham Furs and Clear Fork Hunting Preserve for several years. Ron served County Commissioner for the Eastern District for six years. He also was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ron was a member of Pleasant Bethel Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife: Ruth of the home; two daughters: Linda Collins of Warrensburg and Sheryl (Dale) Hull of Montrose; two sisters: Gloria (Bill) Criss of Warrensburg and Barbara Hartford of Warrensburg; brother: Larry (Lois) Dillingham of Warrensburg; eight grandchildren: Douglas Smith of Warrensburg; Nicholas (Rena) Smith of Warrensburg; Jacob (Kim) Smith of Warrensburg; Kevin Payne of Warrensburg; Carla Macklin of Winfield, KS; Joseph Hull of Clinton; Julie Hull of Columbia and Caleb Hull of Montrose and also, eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Celebration of Life Services will be 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 22nd at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pastor Pat Bryson officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until service time, Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net